Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's parking brake system may have a faulty air valve that can cause a delay in the parking brake engaging, which can lead to a rollaway situation.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could experience a delayed parking brake application without warning, which can lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this fix is on us! Your dealer will inspect and replace the faulty valve free of charge, and you can contact them at 1-800-630-2438, 1-866-996-9463, or 1-800-255-6727 to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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